#Politics
NPP and HYC Press Government on FCRA Amendments and State Demands
Meghalaya leaders seek clarity on FCRA bill changes while the Hynniewtrep Youth Council pressures the Governor on five core state security and labor issues.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Tripura Chief Whip Kalyani Roy Saha Loses Husband
Dinesh Chandra Saha, husband of Tripura Chief Whip Kalyani Roy Saha, died Wednesday morning from cardiac arrest. State leaders expressed their condolences.
Ayan Debbarma • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Bans Political Felicitation Ceremonies at Official Events
Meghalaya has banned government-funded felicitation ceremonies for the Chief Minister and state ministers, shifting the focus to public members.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Autumn Session Returns to Rilbong
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will hold its Autumn Session in Rilbong on August 24 as the new building remains unfinished.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
ENPO Demands Special Session to Fast-Track FNTA Legislation
The ENPO is pressing the Nagaland government to hold a special Assembly session to legally establish the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Jul 2026
Nagaland Tribes Council Slams Government Over FNTA Legislative Powers
The NTC is questioning the Nagaland Cabinet's move to grant legislative powers to the proposed FNTA, fearing political fragmentation of the state.
Naro Jamir • 30 Jul 2026
NPP Reorganizes Nagaland Unit and Names New Legislative Leader
NPP President Conrad Sangma has replaced the Nagaland legislative leader and appointed an interim committee to oversee state party operations immediately.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Jul 2026
Garo Hills Council Pushes for Separate Electoral Roll
The GHADC tabled a bill to create a separate electoral roll to restrict voting rights to indigenous residents during its eight-day budget session.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Mizoram Opposition Parties Demand Special Assembly Session Over FCRA Bill
Opposition parties in Mizoram are pushing the government to formally reject proposed FCRA amendments threatening foreign aid to local Christian institutions.
Ethan Ralte • 29 Jul 2026
Assam Legislator Presses Government on Stalled ST Status for Six Communities
BPF MLA Rupam Chandra Roy demands action on ST status for six Assam communities. Minister Ranoj Pegu cites federal delays as the primary hurdle.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Opposition Leaders Demand Massive Aid and Federal Action as Assam Flood Deaths Hit 75
Assam politicians demand Rs 10 lakh compensation and urgent federal intervention as the state's flood death toll climbs to 75 and infrastructure collapses.
Bibar Daimary • 29 Jul 2026
NPP Reorganizes Nagaland Unit and Names New Legislature Leader
NPP leader Conrad K Sangma has launched a five-member interim committee in Nagaland and tapped A Nyamnyei Konyak as the new legislature party leader.
Kiyeto Swu • 29 Jul 2026
ENPO Demands Special Nagaland Assembly Session for FNTA Legislation
The ENPO wants the Nagaland government to hold a special session to set up the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority per their February agreement.
Kiyeto Swu • 29 Jul 2026
JFD Demands NRC Update Before Manipur Census
The JFD is demanding the NRC be updated before the census to protect Manipur's demographic data and prevent future political instability.
Diana Moirangthem • 29 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Government Bans Public Felicitation for Ministers
Meghalaya officials have ordered a stop to all formal felicitation ceremonies for ministers at government events to streamline official proceedings.
NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Rejects VIP Culture in New Book Launch
CM Pema Khandu launched a book on VIP culture, emphasizing that public office is a duty to serve the people rather than a position of privilege.
Tani M • 29 Jul 2026
Assam Assembly Ends Budget Session Early for Flood Relief
Assam lawmakers cut their budget session short to manage severe flood relief efforts across the state as the region faces a brutal disaster season.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Election Officials Flag 1.5 Lakh Voters for Potential Purge
Meghalaya election authorities are cleaning voter rolls, flagging 1.5 lakh names for removal before the August 5 draft publication.
NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Targets 1.5 Lakh Voters for Removal in Massive Roll Cleanup
Election officials have flagged 149,656 Meghalaya voters for potential removal from rolls, urging immediate verification before the August 5 draft release.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
NPP Rejects Silence Claims Over FCRA Amendment Conflict
Meghalaya’s NPP faces pressure over FCRA amendments but insists it is working behind the scenes to protect church-run schools and hospitals from closure.
NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026
